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Beats Fit Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM3

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BeatsFit ProSonyWF-1000XM3
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2021July 2019
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size–6 mm
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
ChipApple H1HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN1e
DriversDual-element diaphragm driver in a two-chamber housing; Apple does not publish its diameter6 mm dome drivers with CCAW voice coils and neodymium magnets; Bluetooth frequency response 20 Hz–20 kHz at 44.1 kHz sampling
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency modeDual Noise Sensor technology with feedforward and feedback microphones; Ambient Sound Mode, Quick Attention and Adaptive Sound Control
Audio featuresSpatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)QN1e combines 24-bit processing, a DAC and amplifier; DSEE HX upscales compressed audio, with a battery-life cost
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 24 hours
Wireless chargingNo–
Battery life detailUp to 7 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours with either onWith DSEE HX off, AAC playback is up to 6 hours with noise cancelling or 8 hours off; SBC is 5.5 hours on or 7.5 hours off. DSEE HX AUTO with noise cancelling is up to 3 hours. The maker claims 24 hours total with the case with noise cancelling, or 32 hours off.
Charging caseUSB-C; no wireless charging (SoundGuys and TechRadar)USB-C charging; approximately 1.5 hours for the earbuds and 3.5 hours for the case
Fast chargingA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playback10 minutes gives about 90 minutes of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.6 g8.5 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4–
Bluetooth5.05.0
Two devices at once–No
ControlsMulti-function button on each earbud; playback, calls and configurable press-and-hold controlsTouch panels for playback, calls and sound modes; app-configurable functions; wear detection pauses and resumes music; holding the left panel activates Quick Attention
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and voice-detection accelerometerDual noise-sensing microphones also used for calls
Fit and ear tipsFlexible wing tips, pressure-relieving vents and silicone ear tips in three sizes; ear tip fit test on Apple devices and in the Beats Android appTri-hold structure with high-friction rubber; Long Hybrid silicone tips in SS, S, M and L, plus Triple-comfort tips in S, M and L
Case weight55.1 gApproximately 77 g
DimensionsEarbud 3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm; case 6.2 × 6.2 × 2.85 cm–
Water resistance detailIPX4 for the earbudsThe manual states that the unit is not waterproof
Works withClass 1 Bluetooth; Apple H1 enables automatic switching and Audio Sharing; Android app supports pairing, controls, battery levels, updates and the fit testBluetooth A2DP, AVRCP, HFP and HSP; NFC pairing through the case; one connected device at a time, without multipoint; the two earbuds receive audio simultaneously and either can be used alone
ColoursBlack, White, Sage Gray, Stone Purple at launch (MacRumors)Black, Platinum Silver
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, three sizes of ear tips, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide and warranty card; power adapter sold separatelyEarbuds, charging case, four sizes of Long Hybrid silicone tips, three sizes of Triple-comfort tips, approximately 20 cm USB-A to USB-C cable

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